Pickel, Sabine, Gräßel, Elmar, Luttenberger, Katharina

Objective: We investigated the effectiveness of an occupational group therapy, tailored to dementia patients, performed regularly 6 days a week, on everyday-practical capabilities and dementia-related behavior.; Methods: Fifty-six dementia patients in one nursing home in Northern Bavaria (Germany) were observed for 6 months: 28 patients in a therapy group and 28 patients in a matched […]

Paukert, Amber L., Calleo, Jessica, Kraus-Schuman, Cynthia, Snow, Lynn, Wilson, Nancy, Petersen, Nancy J., Kunik, Mark E., Stanley, Melinda A.

Background: Anxiety has a high prevalence among individuals with dementia, and it has a significant negative impact on their functioning; yet intervention studies are lacking. We developed Peaceful Mind, a cognitive-behavioral intervention for persons with dementia. In this paper, we describe the intervention and results of an open trial evaluating the feasibility and utility of […]

Rokstad, Anne Marie Mork, Røsvik, Janne, Kirkevold, Øyvind, Selbaek, Geir, Saltyte Benth, Jurate, Engedal, Knut

Aims: We examined whether Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) or the VIPS practice model (VPM [Valuing people with dementia and those who care for them (V); treating people as Individuals (I); looking at the world from the Perspective of the person with dementia (P); and a positive Social environment in which the person living with dementia […]

Martínez Romero, G., Peris Martí, J.F., Gomar Fayos, J., Navarro Gosalbez, M., Quintana Vargas, I., Muelas Tirado, J.

Objectives: Describe and evaluate atypical antipsychotics utilisation on the institutionalized elderly population of the Valencian Community and prevalence of associated metabolic alterations.; Material and Methods: Multicentre transversal descriptive study on medication utilisation and prevalence case-control of alterations of glycaemia, cholesterol and triglycerides. The statistical analysis of metabolic alterations is performed from the difference in prevalence […]

Majić, Tomislav, Gutzmann, Hans, Heinz, Andreas, Lang, Undine E., Rapp, Michael A.

Objectives: To investigate the efficacy of animal-assisted therapy (AAT) on symptoms of agitation/aggression and depression in nursing home residents with dementia in a randomized controlled trial. Previous studies have indicated that AAT has beneficial effects on neuropsychiatric symptoms in various psychiatric disorders but few studies have investigated the efficacy of AAT in patients suffering from […]

Johnson, D. K., Niedens, M., Wilson, J. R., Swartzendruber, L., Yeager, A., Jones, K.

Purpose: Although declines in memory and attention are hallmark symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), noncognitive symptoms are prevalent. Over 80% of individuals will experience neuropsychiatric symptoms, which complicates symptom profiles. Research indicates a community-integrated response to dementia crisis can reduce negative consequences attributed to crisis including increased caregiver burden, increased health care costs, and premature […]

Gareri, Pietro, Putignano, Daria, Castagna, Alberto, Cotroneo, Antonino Maria, De Palo, Grazia, Fabbo, Andrea, Forgione, Luigi, Giacummo, Attilio, Lacava, Roberto, Marino, Saverio, Simone, Maurizio, Zurlo, Amedeo, Putignano, Salvatore

Background: Combined therapy of memantine and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may be associated with higher benefits than either monotherapy.; Objective: This retrospective multicentric study conducted in seven Italian Ambulatory Centers for Dementia assessed the efficacy and safety of memantine 20 mg/day administered for 6 months in addition to an AChEI […]

Annweiler, C., Schott, A.M., Rolland, Y., Blain, H., Herrmann, F. R., Beauchet, O.

Background: Serum vitamin D concentrations are associated with global cognitive function among older adults. The benefits of vitamin D intake to treat or prevent cognitive impairment remain unknown. The objective of this cross-sectional study was to determine whether weekly dietary intake of vitamin D could be associated with global cognitive performance among older adults.; Methods: […]

Alagiakrishnan, Kannayiram, Senthilselvan, Ambikaipakan

Objective: Chronic kidney disease is a global public health concern. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) prediction based on serum creatinine is used to assess renal function in the elderly. The Cockcroft-Gault (CG) formula, based on body surface area (CG/BSA formula), and the Modified Diet and Renal Disease formula (MDRD formula) are commonly used in assessing renal […]